Story
A 97-page third draft dated 2 June 2006 and credited to Robert Rhodin follows Astrid from Korpklint through Kaupang to Wollin.
THE MAKING OF A LEGEND
Production archive.
From a written world to painted characters, imagined locations and a scene-by-scene storyboard.
01 THE CREATIVE PATH
A story built
frame by frame.
These preserved materials trace the historic development of Astrid Silverlock.
Characters
The 2005 character portrayal guide records the relationships and motivations behind the Silverlock family, companions and rivals.
World design
Original concepts explore harbours, interiors, castles and landscapes, giving the imagined Viking world its lived-in atmosphere.
Storyboards
A 393-page storyboard translates the tale into hundreds of visual beats, from the opening voyage to Astrid’s later trials.
02 THE STORYBOARD
The film in pencil.
A handful of pages from the original storyboard. Open a panel to see its full detail.
03 THE DEVELOPMENT RECORD
Years in the making.
- 2000
Early development
The Swedish Film Institute’s MEDIA newsletter records development support for an Astrid Silverlock multimedia concept at Image Factory AB.
- 2005
Character world
The portrayal guide defines the Silverlock family, Astrid’s allies and the rivals who threaten Korpklint.
- 2006
Script, art and storyboard
Robert Rhodin’s third-draft screenplay, original character paintings, environment concepts and the extensive storyboard bring the film’s early vision together.
- 2009
Public concept art
White Shark’s published report shows Astrid and Byrnwolf concept artwork alongside original environments.
These are historical development records. They do not establish a current production schedule or release date. Full draft documents are not published here.